+ A great thematic compliment to Season 3! While "Ultra Romantic" was outwardly flashy and idyllic, this movie is quite a bit more grounded and poignant.
+ I enjoy how they keep the pacing tight and free of unnecessary fluff; manga readers will notice how they cut out a few lines or scenes from the chapters to focus the story on our two main protagonists, Kaguya and Shirogane.
+ There are a lot of bits of visual flair, like scene transitions or inventive use of colour, that really elevate the source material.
+ Masayuki Suzuki returns with yet another opening track (Love is Show), and it is appropriately jazzy and catchy!
~ As a sequel to Season 3, it is definitely a movie made for fans of the series, people who already know and love the characters.
~ It's quite similar to the usual Kaguya anime experience, which might disappoint viewers looking for something more cinematic.
= As a filthy manga reader, I went into "The First Kiss That Never Ends" with... apprehension. It's not exactly my favourite arc in the series, but I'm happy to announce that the movie is a fantastic adaptation! Funny, light-footed, surprisingly emotional, and extremely enjoyable! Try to watch it in a movie theatre, or at least with a group of friends who also love Kaguya!
